Bully Max Dog Food for French Bulldogs

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Bully Max Dog Food for French Bulldogs

Bully Max French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.

  • Kibble
  • Raw
  • Dehydrated
  • Complete and Balanced (Brand Claim)
  • Family Owned
  • Made in USA
  • Since 2009
  • 1 Red Flag on Label
$2.50a day for a 25 lb Frenchieprice: Chewy
7.1 ozof food a day at 25 lbfrom label calories
3,422calories per kglabel
26.0%crude protein (min)label

By Brandine Strand, founder of Best French Bulldog · Updated November 2026 · Our editorial standards · No brand pays to be listed

Quick Answer

Bully Max is family-owned by co-owners Matthew and Lea Kinneman. Bully Max 26/14 Small Breed Dog Food is sold as complete and balanced, with chicken meal and brown rice listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $2.50 a day.

Key Facts About Bully Max French Bulldog Food
  • Bully Max was founded in 2009, by Matthew Kinneman. It is based in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Bully Max is family-owned by co-owners Matthew and Lea Kinneman.
  • Bully Max food is made in USA.
  • Bully Max 26/14 Small Breed Dog Food is sold as complete and balanced, though we did not find its formal AAFCO statement.
  • Its first three ingredients are chicken meal, brown rice and ground sorghum. The label lists 1 of our eight red-flag ingredients.
  • Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $2.50 a day, or about $75.88 a month.
Founded2009 shop.bullymax.com
FounderMatthew Kinneman shop.bullymax.com
HeadquartersAllison Park, Pennsylvania, USA shop.bullymax.com
OwnerMatthew and Lea Kinneman (co-owners) prnewswire.com
FormatsKibble, Raw, Dehydrated, Toppers, Treats shop.bullymax.com
Who Owns Bully Max

Family-owned: Matthew and Lea Kinneman

Bully Max describes itself as family owned and operated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Matthew Kinneman founded the brand and serves as CEO; he and Lea Kinneman are named as co-owners. No parent company is disclosed. prnewswire.com

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Feeding and Cost Calculator

Bully Max French Bulldog Feeding and Cost Calculator

692calories a day
7.1 ozof food a day
$2.50a day
$75.88a month

Calories from the AAHA formula (70 × body weight in kg to the 0.75 power, times your life-stage factor). Amount from this recipe’s published calories (3,422 kcal/kg; 383 kcal/cup (brand site)). Price: $27.99 for 5 lb bag (Chewy, November 2026), for Adult 26/14 Small Breed Chicken. Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.

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Ingredients

Bully Max French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?

Bully Max 26/14 Small Breed Dog Food

First five ingredients
  1. Chicken Meal
  2. Brown Rice
  3. Ground Sorghum
  4. Barley
  5. Chicken Fat
Full ingredient list (source: shop.bullymax.com)
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Ground Sorghum, Barley, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Fish Meal, Chicken, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Salt, Salmon Oil, Yeast Culture, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Dried Cranberry Powder, Dried Blueberry Powder, Inulin, Dried Carrot Powder, Diatomaceous Earth, Salt, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Complex, L-Carnitine, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Natural Flavor, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative)

Highlighted: ingredients on our red-flag list.

What the label shows
  • No peas, lentils or chickpeas
  • No corn, wheat or soy
  • Marine omega-3 source listed
  • Gut-support ingredient listed
  • A named meat is the first ingredient
  • Label covers puppies (growth or all life stages)
Watch-outs
  • Unnamed Meat Source. The animal species is not named (meat meal, animal fat, animal digest).
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Label and Nutrition

Bully Max French Bulldog Food Label Facts

Complete and balanced claim
Chewy lists it as “Formulated for all life stages and breeds.” We did not find a formal AAFCO statement for this recipe.
Life stage
All life stages (retailer listing)
Calories
3,422 kcal/kg; 383 kcal/cup (brand site)
Price
$27.99 for 5 lb bag (Chewy, read November 2026)
26.0%Protein (min)
14.0%Fat (min)
5.0%Fiber (max)
10.0%Moisture (max)
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French Bulldog Fit

Is Bully Max Good for French Bulldogs?

May suit Frenchies who need
  • Marine omega-3s for skin, coat and joints
  • Gut-support ingredients for a sensitive tummy
  • A recipe labeled for growing puppies
Think twice if your Frenchie
  • Is allergic or sensitive to chicken (this recipe lists chicken or poultry)
  • Should avoid our red-flag ingredients (unnamed meat source)

Matched from the label against our Food Finder checklist. Every Frenchie is different: itching, gas, loose stool or weight changes are worth a vet visit, and food changes should be gradual over 7 to 10 days.

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Manufacturing and Sourcing

Where Bully Max French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced

Where It Is Made

Bully Max states all its products are made in FDA-registered facilities in the USA. It does not name the plants or say whether they are company-owned. shop.bullymax.com

Ingredient Sourcing

Bully Max says its food is made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. It does not list countries of origin. shop.bullymax.com

“Bully Max® is made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.”Bully Max shop.bullymax.com
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Formulas

Bully Max Product Lines

30/20 High ProteinHigh-protein kibble for all life stages, sold as separate chicken and beef formulas
26/14 Small Breed Dog FoodKibble for small breeds, all life stages
24/14 High Protein & Growth Puppy FoodPuppy kibble
25/11 High Protein Low Fat (Lamb)Lower-fat kibble
PRO Series 31/25 High CalorieHigh-calorie kibble
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History

The Bully Max Story

  1. 2009Matthew Kinneman founds Bully Max as a performance dog food company. shop.bullymax.com
  2. October 2023Launches a small breed recipe. prnewswire.com

Worth Knowing

  • Formulas are labeled for all life stages; the brand says recipes are reviewed by veterinarians against AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. shop.bullymax.com
  • Bully Max says it formulates recipes to meet the nutritional needs of bully breeds. prnewswire.com
  • Fresh Catch, a slow-cooked kibble, is sold exclusively at Feeders Pet Supply stores. petfoodprocessing.net
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Where to Buy

Where to Buy Bully Max French Bulldog Food

Amazon links are affiliate links; as an Amazon Associate, BFB earns from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Brand and Chewy links are not paid.

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FAQ

Bully Max French Bulldog Food: Common Questions

Who owns Bully Max?

Bully Max describes itself as family owned and operated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Matthew Kinneman founded the brand and serves as CEO; he and Lea Kinneman are named as co-owners. No parent company is disclosed.

Where is Bully Max made?

Bully Max states all its products are made in FDA-registered facilities in the USA. It does not name the plants or say whether they are company-owned.

Is Bully Max good for French Bulldogs?

It depends on your dog. Bully Max 26/14 Small Breed Dog Food is sold as complete and balanced (all life stages (retailer listing)), though we did not find its formal AAFCO statement. Its label lists unnamed meat source, which are on our red-flag list. It contains chicken, a common trigger for itchy dogs. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.

How much Bully Max should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?

About 7.1 oz of Bully Max 26/14 Small Breed Dog Food a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 3,422 kcal/kg; 383 kcal/cup (brand site). Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.

How much does Bully Max cost per day for a French Bulldog?

About $2.50 a day, or $75.88 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $27.99 for 5 lb bag from Chewy, read November 2026.

Does Bully Max 26/14 Small Breed Dog Food contain chicken?

Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.

How long has Bully Max been in business?

Bully Max was founded in 2009, by Matthew Kinneman.

Sources

  1. shop.bullymax.com: matthew kinneman
  2. shop.bullymax.com: about us
  3. prnewswire.com: premium pet food brand bully max introduces new recipe specifically fo
  4. shop.bullymax.com: faq about bully max
  5. shop.bullymax.com: dog food
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  7. shop.bullymax.com: small breed dog food for skin coat digestive health
  8. shop.bullymax.com: bully max 25 11 high protein low fat dog food
  9. shop.bullymax.com: high calorie dog food
  10. petfoodprocessing.net: 18470 bully max partners with feeders pet supply announces new dog foo
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